The Stranger's Guide in Philadelphia and Its Environs: Including Laurel Hill, Woodlands, Monument, Odd Fellows and Glenwood Cemeteries : with Illustrations

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Lindsay, and Blakiston, 1852 - 268 pages
 

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Page 69 - A school or schools shall be established in each county by the legislature for the convenient instruction of youth, with such salaries to the masters paid by the public as may enable them to instruct youth at low prices: And all useful learning shall be duly encouraged and promoted in one or more universities.
Page 110 - For the promotion and encouragement of Manufactures and the Mechanic and Useful Arts, by the establishment of popular lectures on the sciences connected with them ; by the formation of a...
Page 70 - Notwithstanding these provisions, little was done by public authority towards promoting this great national cause, until the year 1818, when the act " to provide for the education of children at the public expense, within the city and county of Philadelphia,
Page 70 - The legislature shall, as soon as conveniently may be, provide, by law, for the establishment of schools throughout the State, in such manner that the poor may be taught gratis.
Page 16 - For my own part, of property I have some, of reputation more. That reputation is staked, that property is pledged, on the issue of this contest ; and although these gray hairs must soon descend into the sepulchre, I would infinitely rather that they descend thither by the hand of the executioner than desert at this crisis the sacred cause of my country.
Page vi - Had I sought greatness I had stayed at home, where the difference between what I am here and was offered ^and could have been there, in power and wealth, is as wide as the places are.
Page 68 - They shall be instructed in the various branches of a sound education, comprehending reading, writing, grammar, arithmetic, geography, navigation, surveying, practical mathematics, astronomy, natural, chemical, and experimental philosophy, the French and Spanish languages, (I do not forbid, but I do not recommend the Greek and Latin languages) — and such other learning and science as the capacities of the several scholars may merit or warrant...
Page 238 - Philadelphia and adjoining districta, viz., forty-three engines, forty-two hose, and five hook and ladder companies. A highly commendable spirit animates their members. They are ever, prompt at the scene of danger, regardless alike of time, distance, or weather. Actions of truly disinterested heroism and intrepidity are of almost daily occurrence among these young men; and the department has, on more than one occasion within a few years, been called upon to mourn the loss of valuable lives, sacrificed...
Page 110 - The Promotion and Encouragement of Manufactures, and the Mechanic and Useful Arts, by the establishment of Popular Lectures on the Sciences connected with them ; by the formation of a Cabinet of Models and Minerals, and a Library ; by offering Premiums on all subjects deemed worthy of encouragement ; by Examining all new Inventions, submitted to them, and by such other means as they may judge expedient.

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